Pharmaceutical Grade (better than food grade) Vegetable Glycerin
Vegetable glycerin, also known as vegetable glycerine or vegetable glycerol, is a clear, colorless, odorless, mildly sweet-tasting liquid that is non-toxic. Derived from vegetable oils-typically palm, soybean, or coconut – our vegetable glycerin is sourced specifically from coconuts.
It’s important to note that while “glycerin” and “vegetable glycerin” are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. Glycerin can come from animal fats, whereas vegetable glycerin is exclusively plant-based. This makes vegetable glycerin a purer and more environmentally friendly option.
Discover the exceptional quality of our North American sourced 99.7% USP/FCC Grade Vegetable Glycerin. It meets the highest standards for both USP and FCC grades, making it ideal for a wide range of applications in the food, pharmaceutical, natural health, cosmetic, beauty, and personal care industries. Our vegetable glycerin is vegan, kosher, non-toxic, odorless, and colorless, making it an indispensable ingredient across various sectors.
Classified as a humectant, vegetable glycerin acts as a natural moisturizer, drawing water into the outer layer of skin from deeper levels and from the air. As a result, it is the third most used ingredient in cosmetics, following water and fragrance. It helps retain moisture, making it essential in many personal care products.
Common personal care and cosmetic products containing vegetable glycerin include lipsticks, glosses, washes, shaving products, sunscreens, deodorants, creams, lotions, serums, toners, soap, shampoos, conditioners, colorants, personal lubricants, and baby products.
A 2014 study investigating vegetable glycerin’s impact on dandruff found that a leave-on lotion combining vegetable glycerin and sunflower oil, applied to the scalp three times a week, let to a significant reduction in dandruff and improved hydration.
In oral care, vegetable glycerin is frequently found in toothpaste, providing sweetness while helping maintain a creamy texture and moisture. It is also used to treat dry mouth retaining moisture on the tongue and in the mouth, which is why it’s a common ingredient in mouthwashes, rinses, and gargles.
Vegetable glycerin is a key component in most cough syrups. Initially regarded merely as a solvent or thickening agent, it is now recognized as a significant contributor to the efficacy of these formulations due to its lubricating, demulcent (protecting inflamed tissue), sweetening and humectant properties.
Vegetable glycerin is common in many foods and beverages, serving several key functions:
Retain Moisture: Helps prevent foods from drying out.
Prevent Crystallization: Stops sugar from crystallizing
Add Sweetness: Provides sweetness, though it’s less sweet than sugar
Emulsify: Stabilizes ingredients to prevent separation
Soften: Softens candy, cakes, and casings for meat and cheeses
Solvent: Dissolves food coloring and flavors effectively
Prevent Ice Crystals: Reduces ice crystal formation in frozen foods
Vegetable glycerin is metabolized more slowly than other carbohydrates making it ideal for use in diabetic and weight loss products as it doesn’t cause blood glucose levels to rise as much as other carbohydrates.
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